The patent, which includes the use of alcohols for cleaning and removing mold from surfaces, is the work of Dr. Ana Guerrero and Dr. Eloy Asensio de Lucas, from the Materials Recycling Group at the Eduardo Torroja Institute of Construction Sciences (CSIC). They share authorship with Félix Antonio López (CENIM-CSIC) and Ana Rosa Ballester (IATA-CSIC).
This award recognizes the authors' initiative to protect intellectual property and lay the groundwork for a technological innovation with the potential to contribute to a more sustainable future. The patent demonstrates how scientific research can offer effective solutions to relevant social challenges.
The recognition highlights the strength of scientific collaboration within CSIC, whose capacity to address real problems translates into innovations for the benefit of citizens.
